By Grandmaster Tony Somera This video illustrates Estilo de Fondo style in the Giron Arnis Escrima system of Filipino Martial Arts. Estilo De Fondo: estilo is style; fondo is anchor. In Filipino terminology; Estilo De Fondo means to hold your ground or anchor yourself in a solid position. This may be called a blocked or closed style; like when a door is closed; one must either use force to break in or look for other openings. The weapon of application is a bolo knife. This style was used by Grandmaster Leo M. Giron as a back-up fighting system during World War II in the jungles of the Philippines; and is the foundation of Giron Escrima. 84 minutes Grandmaster Tony Somera As a direct result of superior skill and devotion to the principles; philosophy; and purpose of Bahala Na Martial Arts; combined with leadership and his master level instructorship; Master Tony Somera was promoted to the rank and responsibility of Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster and founder of Bahala Na Martial Arts Leo M. Giron. Grandmaster Somera is the leading authority and promotes the art of Giron Arnis Escrima; along with its rich Filipino history and culture. Tony Somera is the only person ever to be promoted to the rank of Master and then Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster Emeritus Leo M. Giron.

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